MRF-MAI Indian National Karting Championship 2007: UD: 2007 Champions declared!

speedzak · 4th October 2007, 22:48

It's very difficult for me to attend this time due to RAMZAN and Eid. The final event is bang on the day of Eid. There're some family matters too.

But I am trying my maximum to get myself into the event. Atleast as a spectator or wellwisher.

mclaren1885 · 4th October 2007, 22:56

I am mostly certain to make it to Cochin by 12th morning. I think binz is also joining me for the event and will be taking part too. While Akshay is doing what he is best at. Preparing himself on whether to join us or not.

Zak, if we come by bus which is the ideal place to get down? Because if its only the two of us we will be taking a bus, if we have 4-5 we will be bringing my car. Also route details to Cochin would really be helpful too. I mean the route with the best roads.

speedzak · 4th October 2007, 23:20

Those who're planning to come for the event from far places, it's better to stay somewhere near the airport. That's a good 30kms away from the city. There're some good hotels around the airport and the nearest town, Angamali.
PM/sms me and I will help as much as I can.

All those around Kerala! This is a fantastic opportunity to support/develop yourselves and the motorsport activities in our country. Try and get yourself in!

Steeroid · 4th October 2007, 23:31

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Originally Posted by speedzak

Those who're planning to come for the event from far places, it's better to stay somewhere near the airport.

That post was rather well-timed.

There are plenty of choices near the airport, of which I'll recommend the following:

1. Lotus 8 - VERY well run little hotel with excellent service and a very different interior. My personal favourite.

2. Abad Airport Hotel - Good, clean and slightly expensive.

3. Quality Inn - about 3-4 kms away, but a nice place all the same. I think its the only one near the airport with a bar.

4. The Soorya - this is in Angamaly town, a few kms from the airport. Very good food, excellent service, clean rooms, sensibly priced. Has a bar (Pluto) too.

mclaren1885 · 4th October 2007, 23:44

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Originally Posted by speedzak

Those who're planning to come for the event from far places, it's better to stay somewhere near the airport.

Exactly what I had in mind. Any further leads to places which are not too expensive (say around 1k per night on a twin sharing) would really help us. It would be nice to meet some of the members at the track though for a mini-meet. Not so sure, if we would be able to get to the city to meet up with the rest of them.

v1p3r · 4th October 2007, 23:48

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

While Akshay is doing what he is best at. Preparing himself on whether to join us or not.

This guy is a little held up by the lack of Vitamin M.

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

route details to Cochin would really be helpful too. I mean the route with the best roads.

To CBE, whichever way. CBE-Palghat-COK.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

4. The Soorya - this is in Angamaly town, a few kms from the airport. Very good food, excellent service, clean rooms, sensibly priced. Has a bar (Pluto) too.

Very nice place. Though their breakfast, which Steeroid loved and recommended to all, is a pale imitation of its former self.

mclaren1885 · 7th October 2007, 19:26

Just booked tickets for the 11th night to Cochin. Return ticket for Sunday night at 11:30 pm. Hopefully will get to meet some of you.

varun_patra · 8th October 2007, 01:39

I will be coming too , looking forward to meeting you guys .

Rtech · 8th October 2007, 18:05

Update. Good number of entries. Looking to be a great first event.

Now, lets pray Rain doesn't play spoilsport after all this! Zako...I want you to do whatever it is you do and keep the rains away please!!!!!

binz · 8th October 2007, 18:12

IS there any weight restrictions for the 16year old class.

Rtech · 8th October 2007, 18:38

erm. Maximum or minimum

!

If minimum, we add weight to bring to to par. If maximum, well, if you can fit in the seat and the kart still moves, you can enter!

mclaren1885 · 8th October 2007, 18:44

Slight change in plans. Tadu will be in Cochin during the weekend as well. And I will be riding back with him on Monday afternoon.

Robin, is there any go-karting event happening at Kari on the 19-21st weekend? Because track authorities just informed me that the track is unavailable for that weekend we were planning to have a track day.

v1p3r · 9th October 2007, 00:18

I read there is a 67 kg minimum limit.

mclaren1885 · 9th October 2007, 00:29

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

I read there is a 67 kg minimum limit.

Yes, it is indeed 67kgs. Last I checked my weight about a month back I was like 81kgs. Hopefully all the dieting, exercising & jogging has paid off

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Rtech · 9th October 2007, 12:35

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Last I checked my weight about a month back I was like 81kgs.

5'3" and 81kg! No wonder you're looking for a turbo for the baleno

4th October 2007, 22:48	#31
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	It's very difficult for me to attend this time due to RAMZAN and Eid. The final event is bang on the day of Eid. There're some family matters too. But I am trying my maximum to get myself into the event. Atleast as a spectator or wellwisher.
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4th October 2007, 22:56	#32
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	I am mostly certain to make it to Cochin by 12th morning. I think binz is also joining me for the event and will be taking part too. While Akshay is doing what he is best at. Preparing himself on whether to join us or not. Zak, if we come by bus which is the ideal place to get down? Because if its only the two of us we will be taking a bus, if we have 4-5 we will be bringing my car. Also route details to Cochin would really be helpful too. I mean the route with the best roads. Last edited by mclaren1885 : 4th October 2007 at 22:57.
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4th October 2007, 23:20	#33
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Those who're planning to come for the event from far places, it's better to stay somewhere near the airport. That's a good 30kms away from the city. There're some good hotels around the airport and the nearest town, Angamali. PM/sms me and I will help as much as I can. All those around Kerala! This is a fantastic opportunity to support/develop yourselves and the motorsport activities in our country. Try and get yourself in!
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7th October 2007, 19:26	#37
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Just booked tickets for the 11th night to Cochin. Return ticket for Sunday night at 11:30 pm. Hopefully will get to meet some of you.
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8th October 2007, 01:39	#38
varun_patra BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 469 Thanked: 5 Times	I will be coming too , looking forward to meeting you guys .
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8th October 2007, 18:05	#39
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Update. Good number of entries. Looking to be a great first event. Now, lets pray Rain doesn't play spoilsport after all this! Zako...I want you to do whatever it is you do and keep the rains away please!!!!!
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8th October 2007, 18:12	#40
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	IS there any weight restrictions for the 16year old class.
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8th October 2007, 18:38	#41
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	erm. Maximum or minimum ! If minimum, we add weight to bring to to par. If maximum, well, if you can fit in the seat and the kart still moves, you can enter!
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8th October 2007, 18:44	#42
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Slight change in plans. Tadu will be in Cochin during the weekend as well. And I will be riding back with him on Monday afternoon. Robin, is there any go-karting event happening at Kari on the 19-21st weekend? Because track authorities just informed me that the track is unavailable for that weekend we were planning to have a track day.
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9th October 2007, 00:18	#43
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	I read there is a 67 kg minimum limit.
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